Toronto, Ontario, August 28, 2023 – CMiC, a leading Next Generation Construction ERP provider, has recently been selected by TrustRadius as one of the recipients of their 2023 Tech Cares Award, marking their third consecutive year as a winner. This award, in the fourth year of its existence, recognizes B2B technology leaders in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Based out of Austin, Texas, TrustRadius, a leading review site for business technology, has continued their efforts in growing this awards program, and, on top of that, has also become a recognized provider of B2B CSR trends.
This win is also a reflection of the strong partnership that CMiC and Trust Radius have had for over five years and the dedication that both firms have towards making strides on the CSR front.
Key Evaluation Criteria and the Selection Process
As per process, Trust Radius’ evaluation committee factored in community nominations as well as user feedback to facilitate the evaluation and selection process for this award.
With a high volume of contenders to evaluate, the criteria considered by the evaluation committee included:1
Demonstrable support for environmental sustainability
Charitable donations and fundraising
Robust diversity, equity, and inclusion programs
Workplace culture, including support for remote and in-office employees
Volunteerism
In addition to the standard criteria, other areas of focus they have now included are:
Generous donations
Education support
Community impact
Employee well-being and development
Support for women in technology
Following a thorough process, the evaluation team made their final selection, which included 165 winners this year. Of these, 43 firms were consecutive winners from 2022 — CMiC falls into this list.
The growing popularity of this award is truly a reflection of the increased focus B2B technology companies are putting into “giving back.”
Making the Cut: CMiC’s Continued Efforts to Achieve their Corporate Social Responsibility Goals
CMiC’s involvement in charitable causes – from the number of donations they made to the sponsorships they purchased to their community focus – continues to grow year over year.
Here is a summary of the key milestones CMiC achieved in these areas in the past 12 months:
Donations and Support of Academic Causes:
CMiC-Allen Berg Memorial Scholarship in Partnership with the ACE Mentor Program of America:
Donated $2.5M to date – $500,000 each year, from 2019 to 2023
Various Charities including Raising the Roof: Over $28,000
Sponsorships:
Butterfly Ball and Construction Inclusion Week: $7,500
In terms of key partnerships, CMiC continues to fortify their relationship with the ACE Mentor Program of America, Raising the Roof, and Building Up, all of which are building momentum in their respective areas. The ACE Mentor Program of GTA, chaired by CMiC’s Chief Operating Officer Pat Shah, recently completed their first session year and have given 4 scholarships to Canadian students to date. In addition, CMiC’s Chief Revenue Officer, Jeff Weiss, continues his role as a member of the Board of Directors for the ACE Mentor Program of America.
CMiC’s CSR’s governing body, “Ready, Set, Build!” continues to ramp up their volunteer efforts and is growing each year, with a total of 26 members today. This program reflects CMiC’s commitment to championing philanthropic business practices and activities.
The contributions and efforts made towards philanthropic and charitable initiatives are also a part of the selection process of Deloitte’s Best Managed Award, of which CMiC become a 6-time winner in 2022 (the second year as a Gold Standard recipient).
The Road Ahead: Supporting Existing Initiatives and Exploring New Opportunities
CMiC’s leadership and CSR teams, which are comprised of members who are laser focused on CSR initiatives, are always on the lookout for new partnerships, projects, and ways to strengthen their foothold within this space.
According to Pat Shah, Chief Operating Officer – CMiC, “While we are honored to be recognized for this award, it doesn’t stop there. We have a strong resolve to expand and further strengthen our CSR efforts as it closely aligns with the values of our organization, which is espoused by the next generation of our employees.”
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About CMiC
As an industry pioneer, CMiC delivers complete and unified Financials and Project Management software solutions for construction and capital projects firms. CMiC’s powerful software transforms how firms optimize productivity, minimize risk and drive growth by planning and managing all financials, projects, resources, and content assets—from a Single Database Platform™. With customers throughout North America and overseas, CMiC serves one-quarter of ENR’s Top 400 Contractors and hundreds of small and mid-sized construction firms, from general and specialty contractors to heavy/highway and project owners. Over $100 billion in construction revenue is handled by CMiC annually.
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About TrustRadius
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Unlike software directories, TrustRadius optimizes for content quality and data integrity. Our reviews average more than 400 words, nearly four times the industry average. Every reviewer on TrustRadius is authenticated and every review vetted by our Research Team before publication. We also ensure product scores represent true customer sentiment by correcting for selection bias.
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